Bukit aman: University students need to be discerning when assessing information on social media to avoid being deceived by third parties and becoming drug mules or account mules. Bukit Aman Criminal Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) director Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin emphasized the importance of educated individuals filtering the content on social media and not readily believing the information they receive.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Noor Hisam highlighted that these scams frequently involve the younger generation, not only university students but also youths. He advised them not to fall prey to these schemes, as the incentives offered could easily influence youths to become involved in such activities. Speaking at a press conference after the 22nd passing-out parade and presentation of appointment certificates to 1,055 Suksis Corps officers at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Noor Hisam urged students to seek accurate information from the police and consult their lecturers if they have any doubts before making decisions.
Furthermore, Noor Hisam cautioned university graduates to safeguard their future by staying away from negative activities, especially those involving drugs. He mentioned that educated individuals should be capable of looking beyond what is apparent on the surface, as the syndicates involved are experts at manipulating their victims.
On the topic of the Suksis Corps, Noor Hisam shared that the three-year training provides its graduates an advantage when joining the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), as they gain a foundation in discipline and policing before entering the force's training centers. Trainees undergo six semesters, totaling about 672 hours of training in drill, weapons handling, discipline, and basic policing skills, preparing them with a head start at the force's training centers.
He noted that Suksis Corps graduates seeking to join PDRM receive preferential consideration in recruitment but must still meet general requirements, including height, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Since 2002, not all of the 21,902 Suksis Corps alumni have joined PDRM, as they have different fields of study and career plans. Of the total, 1,248, or 5.7 percent, have joined PDRM in various ranks, including inspector, corporal, cadet sergeant, and constable.